On Thu, 22 Apr 2004, Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> One other solution.......... use a balanced feed system. If it is
> balanced, no RF ground needed.
450Ohm ladder line?
> Primary power is supplied to the station via #8 / 4 direct from the
> beaker box to the operating position. The reason for 4 conductors is
> L1, L2, Neutral & Ground. That run is about 75 ft. There it is a
> disconnect in the shack which allows me to have 6 duplex outlets, 3 on
> each side of the 230V line to neutral, plus a 30A 230V for the amp.
Do you have much drop when running full bore? I have a 10 gauge run for
amps and 12 gauge for the radios about 50 feet. Drop is low on them but I
could use the space in my breaker box for a single #8 breaker if you've
not noticed your lights dimming when you have things wound up.
73 Jason N1SU
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